The President, April 1968
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46min
The film captures the pivotal events surrounding President Lyndon Johnson's historic address on March 31st, focusing on his decision to halt bombing in North Vietnam and his surprising announcement not to seek re-election. The speech aimed for peace negotiations amidst the Vietnam War, leading to diplomatic breakthroughs with North Vietnam. It also chronicles the aftermath, including societal unrest following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and Johnson's efforts to maintain national unity.
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Genre:
Documentary
Released: 1968-04-01
Countries:
United States of America
Production:
Naval Photographic Center
Casts:
Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Hubert H. Humphrey, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Robert F. Kennedy
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